Probation Training Specialist VII.

POSITION SUMMARY :

In order to maximize the quality and impact that Arizona’s Judicial Branch has on the communities it serves, the Arizona Supreme Court has demonstrated a commitment to providing its employees the highest quality education and training programs possible. The Education Services Division serves as the primary coordinating unit to service this need, including for judicial officers, court staff, and probation officers throughout the state. Through cutting-edge adult education theory and practice, and using a variety of educational modalities (i.e., in-person sessions, webinars, computer-based trainings, etc.), the Division directly provides and indirectly supports the education and training requirements for a broad audience with diverse needs.

This position is responsible for the development, implementation and management of mandatory state-wide probation officer training and certification program and juvenile detention officer training program. This position is also responsible for developing, creating, reviewing, and revising curriculum for probation officers, probation supervisors and juvenile detention officers. This includes creating curriculum and program materials, designing programs, investigating delivery methods, establishing program content, and administering tests and exams. Additionally, this position serves as subject matter expert on evidence-based probation practices and serves as lead instructor for the Probation Officer Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute, oversees a cadre of approximately one-hundred professional-level experts within the field of probation, and serves on various committees and manages complex projects as assigned. This position interacts closely with other AOC divisions, judges, lawyers, and chief probation officers, directors of juvenile court, instructors, and probation staff.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, judicial administration, educational leadership, or a related field. At least seven years of professional experience as a certified Arizona probation officer or in a related profession such as parole or community corrections. This position also requires knowledge of Arizona probation and juvenile detention operations, structure, related statutes and codes, knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles, evidence-based practices and procedures, training skills, including the ability to coach, mentor and evaluate participants, as well as planning and organizational skills and abilities. Additionally, this position requires the ability to identify and incorporate changes in legislation, rules, administrative orders / rules, policies and procedures into training and curriculum, communicate effectively, and exercise sound professional judgment and make independent decisions.

The preferred candidate will have an advanced degree in criminal justice, public administration, judicial administration, educational leadership, a related field or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION :

• Ability to prepare written material using a computer terminal and keyboard.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.